Our Senior Social Media Manager, Emma Glubiak, recently spoke with Facebook Marketplace’s representative, Roya Winner, about their best eco-friendly tips to declutter and refresh your home.
Set a Timer: Set a timer for 15 minutes to dedicate yourself to decluttering, so you don’t get distracted or unmotivated. This way, you can take short breaks in between intervals.
Trash: Items you don’t want or broken/damaged goods that are too worn out to donate or repair.Giving Away and Selling: Ask yourself, “can someone else benefit from this item that I no longer benefit from?” If so, start to brainstorm places that you would want to donate to or platforms you would want to list your items onto.Storage: Items that aren’t needed on a regular basis, but could be used another season.Putting It Away: Items that are used daily, but aren’t placed in the right spot or need a proper spot to be placed in to be more accessible.
Prepare boxes for the above categories when decluttering, so the amount of items can be cut down and easier to organize.
Post a Clear Image: Make sure it is well lit when taking photos (natural lighting is ideal).Write Out a Clear Description: Be sure to include specific details about your listing whether it be the brand, colors, type of style, or size. This allows users to get a better idea of what to expect.
Changing seasons are a great opportunity to shift the decor in your space. “The new season often comes with a desire to say goodbye to excess clutter in your way and start fresh,” says Glubiak. Buying pre-owned or pre-used items is a sustainable way to shop and avoid fast-furniture. However, be sure to properly clean and sanitize any used items.
